Honestly, I have not been one for resolutions. It just seems like a magical dream board that will improve me and/or my life. Sure, I am pumped and ready to rock the initial day or so, and then… the work is more than I had thought it would be… so I quit. This happens to most of us. Believe it or not, less than 10% of people actually follow through and achieve their resolutions.
Well then, that’s it. I’m a statistic. I am already doomed to fail. Why try?
BUT…
I also do not like some things in my life that have become unhealthy habits. So, just give up?
NO WAY! You and I are called for amazing things. Only God should stand in the way of our goals.
So how can the resolutions become more than just empty words and broken dreams?
It boils down to a correct thought process. I’ve broken this down into three posts; where to begin, why, and how to endure.
WHERE TO BEGIN
If you haven’t read my post “Purpose:Unique – Made for a Reason”, do it now. Before we set goals, we need to make sure they line up with who we are and our purpose. We should not try to be someone else.
These goals almost must be realistic and achievable. It’s awesome to have long term goals, but that’s exactly what they are — long. In it’s name, they should not be reached in a day or even sometimes months. So as you choose what you’d like to work on, remember to put realistic time spans. Enjoy delayed gratification.
Along with that, break the large goals into smaller, more achievable goals along the way. Everyone needs a win. It drives us to believe in ourselves and what we are capable of doing. (Because, remember, you are capable of wonderful things!)
Another key thing is to create a visual dream board. Name it whatever you want, the importance is the same. Make it out of poster board or cardboard; whatever you can get. It doesn’t have to be fancy. But it is a critical part. Place it somewhere you will see every day. Allow yourself to dream big. Put pictures and motivational quotes on it that resonate with you and remind you of the end result you’re trying to achieve.
And really put some thought into what you allow on your board. For example, a picture of a “perfectly fit body” is not the most helpful. It places the focus on an image and figure we are trying to attain, that may be totally unattainable. Focus instead on the lifestyle you desire to have.
And that brings us to the “why”.
The Messy Life 